Secretary Pernia asks foreign business leaders to support PDP

Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia yesterday called on foreign investors and business leaders to support the Philippines in realizing its collective goals anchored on the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022 during the Sixth Anniversary Arangkada Philippines Forum 2017 held at the Marriott Hotel. In his keynote speech, the country’s chief economist said the current administration’s targets and goals are highly feasible and sustainable. “Let us arangkada and work together to sustain the upward trajectory of economic growth. We are confident that we can do it,” Pernia said. He also said that the 0-10 point Socioeconomic Agenda of the Duterte […]

NEDA to launch ‘Tunog ng Progreso’ this morning

The NEDA, through the Development Information Staff will launch ‘Tunog ng Progreso,’ an anthem for the country’s economic progress, this morning during the NEDA Central Office flag raising ceremony in NEDA, Pasig City. The melodies of the song were developed from the country’s economic performance in recent years. It aims to create understanding and better appreciation of the amount of progress we have achieved and inspire everyone to unite for a better future. The song was performed by Thyro Alfaro, a two-time PhilPop singing competition winner who also composed the song ‘Dati’ popularized by Sam Concepcion and Tippy Dos Santos. […]

NEDA MIMAROPA conducts PDP and RDP roadshow

The NEDA Regional Office in MIMAROPA conducted a regional roadshow on the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) and Regional Development Plan (RDP) 2017-2022 and the unveiling of the MIMAROPA RDP on August 23 at the Divine Word College of Calapan (DWCC), Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. The event was participated in by around 300 MIMAROPA stakeholders from various sectors including government agencies, academe, youth, development partners, local media, and civil society organizations. The launch was graced by the presence of NEDA Undersecretary Adoracion M. Navarro. Navarro discussed the highlights of the PDP and RDP 2017-2022 and the priority targets and strategies in […]